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Based on the adapted version of IEE Wiring Regulations, the colonial Hong Kong Government published Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulation in the 1990s. . This book has been revised several times and the latest version was published in 20
To improve building energy efficiency, the Hong Kong Government formulated a Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance (建築物能源效益條例) [2] which was passed by the Legislative Council in November 2010. Under the Ordinance, certain prescribed types of buildings have to comply with Building Energy Code (BEC) and/or Energy Audit Code (EAC ...
3.Review related legislations, ordinance, codes of practice and guidelines A working group was set up in 2017 under SWD, the Elderly Commission and Rehabilitation Advisory Committee includes scholars, service users, elderly carers, representatives from relevant organizations to give suggestions and recommendations to amend the RCHE legislations ...
Hong Kong's legal system was developed under British governance, based on the English common law. Under British rule, the constitutional documents that governed Hong Kong were the Letters Patent and the Royal Instructions, and judicial cases were generally appealable to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the UK. [3]
Accountancy in Hong Kong is regulated by the HKICPA under the Professional Accountants Ordinance (Chapter 50, Laws of Hong Kong). The auditing industry for limited companies is regulated under the Companies Ordinance (Chapter 32, Laws of Hong Kong), and other Ordinances such as the Securities and Futures Ordinance, the Listing Rules, etc.
A code of practice can be a document that complements occupational health and safety laws and regulations to provide detailed practical guidance on how to comply with legal obligations, and should be followed unless another solution with the same or better health and safety standard is in place, [1] or may be a document for the same purpose published by a self-regulating body to be followed by ...
Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance, Article 11(1) recognises the principle of presumption of innocence: Everyone charged with a criminal offence shall have the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law. Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance, Article 11(2)(g) ensures the right against self-incrimination and the right to ...
The Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (Chinese: 維護國家安全條例) [1] is a local law of Hong Kong. It was introduced by the Government of Hong Kong on 8 March 2024, passed by the Legislative Council on 19 March 2024, and took effect on 23 March 2024.